Liz Navratil
Reporter
West metroNavratil worked in Pennsylvania, where she covered state government and crime – and sometimes both at once. She was part of teams that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News in 2019 and 2021.
Latest from Liz Navratil
Twin Cities Suburbs
Builders to Edina: Change your tree ordinance or we might sue
Some Edina families reported needing to put nearly $100,000 in escrow under an ordinance aimed at preserving trees during and after construction.
December 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Outgoing Orono mayor appoints new council member over objections
Claire Berrett took the oath of office during a contentious council meeting in which residents and officials sometimes shouted over each other.
November 26, 2024
Twin Cities
Property taxes are rising across Twin Cities area — here’s where they’re increasing the most
Every county across the Twin Cities is raising its property tax levy next year, even as home values level off.
November 23, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnetonka passes new dog leash rules, considers adding more off-leash areas
Minnetonka officials said they hoped to clear up confusion that resulted from existing rules, which allow dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands.
November 20, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnesota state auditor ends review of controversial Orono land deals
State Auditor Julie Blaha said was no reason for her office to continue looking at the matter, but she left some questions for the courts or voters to decide.
November 15, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnetonka considers tightening dog leash rules
Minnetonka allows dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands. Officials say that, and a mix of rules at Purgatory Park, has led to some confusion.
November 14, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Orono City Council member resigns, leading to more political turnover
Council Member Matt Johnson resigned Tuesday. His departure came one week after voters selected a new mayor and two other new council members.
November 13, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
The Depot in Hopkins reopens, bringing back youth hangout and event space
The longtime coffeehouse shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.
November 8, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnesota state auditor ends review of controversial Orono land deals
State Auditor Julie Blaha said was no reason for her office to continue looking at the matter, but she left some questions for the courts or voters to decide.
November 15, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnetonka considers tightening dog leash rules
Minnetonka allows dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands. Officials say that, and a mix of rules at Purgatory Park, has led to some confusion.
November 14, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Orono City Council member resigns, leading to more political turnover
Council Member Matt Johnson resigned Tuesday. His departure came one week after voters selected a new mayor and two other new council members.
November 13, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
The Depot in Hopkins reopens, bringing back youth hangout and event space
The longtime coffeehouse shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.
November 8, 2024